Which of the following pairs include photosynthetic and saprophytic organisms respectively?
A
Monocot and dicot
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B
Algae and fungi
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C
Mosses and ferns
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D
Ferns and gymnosperms
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E
Gymnosperms and angiosperms
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Solution
The correct option is B Algae and fungi
Photosynthetic organisms, also known as photoautotrophs, are organisms that are capable of photosynthesis. Some of these organisms include higher plants, some protists (algae and euglena), and cyanobacteria.
A saprophytic organism is also referred to as a saprotroph, is any organism that feeds and grows on dead organisms. Such as fungi.